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Buddhism
Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life such as Ahinsa, Karma, and Dharma.
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What are the most important teachings of Hinduism?
Out of many most important teachings are peace, One supreme god, help those in need. Always do good,Respect everyone, Nonviolence.
Is Buddha the most important person in Buddhism?
Yes he is.
He is the founder of Buddhism.
His real name is Siddhartha Gautama.
What is in the Tipitaka aka Buddhism scriptures or Bible?
TheTipitaka(called Tipitaka in Pali and also called the Pali Canon, after the language in which it was first written)
contains Buddhist holy text andis written in an ancient Indian language called Pali. The holy text consist of the many Buddha.
For far more helpful info, go tohttp://www.chiddingstone.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/buddhism.htm#text
Was Hinduism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
Hinduism existed many years before the birth of the Buddha.
Is a Buddha in the bathroom bad luck?
Let's say you're a Christian. Why don't you put Jesus in a bathroom?
Is the eightfold path is impossible to follow?
Nothing in the Eightfold Path is prohibitive for any Buddhist to follow. Other criteria such as the need for celibacy are applicable to monks, but these are not part of the Eightfold Path.
Answer:
The eightfold path is practised on the path of meditation. The path of meditation is the fourth of the five paths which encompass the whole journey until complete enlightenment. On the path of meditation you go from the 2. Bhumi to the 10. Bhumi.
So, unless a lay practitioner (Buddhist) is already a 2. Bhumi-Bodhisattva (a highly realised being), it would be unrealistic to expect that he or she can perfectly practise the eightfold path right now.
However, it is no unrealistic that a lay practitioner will at some point be able to practise the eightfold path since the scriptures explain in detail how to reach this level and there are accounts of realised beings who have gotten this far and even further.
"I trust in the Buddha of Immeasurable Light" or "Homage to the Buddha of Immeasurable Light".
How do people worship in Buddhist temples?
First off, Buddhists do not worship any god, deity or man, not even the Buddha. We revere the Buddha for bringing us the Dharma (the teachings). What we do instead of worship is meditation and what we call practice. Practice is a mindful way of putting the Buddha's teachings into every thought and action we take. Meditation is a method of gaining insight, calm and serenity. We meditate whenever we have time or whenever we need to bring ourselves back to the present moment and to attain calmness of body, speech and mind.
So in temples the monks give lessons and lead meditation sessions and sometimes perform ceremonies, though the Buddha was not big on rituals.
What statement best summarizes how Buddhism was founded around 500 BCE?
Some followers of Hinduism began to question whether its rituals were necessary.
What do they believe about God for Buddhism?
Buddhist beliefs are summed up in the Four Noble Truths:
- All life entails suffering
- All suffering is cause by desire
- Suffering can be eliminated by eliminating desire
- The route to this state is achieve by following the Eightfold Path
Buddhism sees mechanisms such as reincarnation as a tool in achieving the life experience to understand and apply the Eightfold Path. They also see the termination of the cycle of death and rebirth as a state of selfless awareness known as Nirvana.
Buddhists do not believe in gods, prophets, salvation, divine intervention, prayer
Like any religion or philosophy there are many more "fine points" which vary between sects
Do buddhists think that humans and animals are equal?
Buddhists do not think that animals and humans are equal. They do believe that animals and humans are sentient to the point that causing them unnecessary suffering for your benefit is incorrect.
What are the three temptations of buddha?
Buddhism has no deities to interact with humans. in the story of the Buddha's enlightenment Mara, the personification of his own doubts, attempts to turn him from realizinghis enlightenment, but fails.
What is the same about zen Buddhism and amida Buddhism?
Both Zen and Amida are forms of Mahayana Buddhism.
Zen is the Japanese form of Ch'an Buddhism and is found in several schools (Soto, Rinzai, & Obaku Zen). Zen is called the "Sudden Teaching" as it endeavours to bring forth enlightenment (Satori or Kensho) by living and focusing on the here and now.
Amida or "Pure Land" Buddism is found in Japan in Jōdo-shū, Jōdo Shinshū and Shingon sects. It is an esoteric form of Buddhism that focuses on ritual, visualization and mantras.
How many practitioners of Buddhism are there in the US?
The practice of Buddhism is expressed in many different ways in the US. Some people may practice privately in their homes or they may attend Meditation centers or Buddhist centers.
Why is the lotus flower important to Buddhists?
The symbolic meaning of the Lotus was first taught by the Buddha as a teaching tool on how the mind can be transformed. He said that our minds are like a Lotus flower. It starts it's life in the mud, which a analogy for samsara, the imperfect and troubled world, but as it seeks the light it grows and transformed into a beautiful flower that floats above the muck like an enlightened mind is unfazed by the trials and tribulations of life.
Who founded Buddhism and Hinduism?
Buddhism was founded by the Buddha, and nobody knows who founded Hinduism.
What religion is closest to Buddhism?
That's a great question. I would think that Jainism is the most like Buddhism. They are both Dharmic religions with very similar beliefs.
What are the symbols of buddism?
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Is it unlucky to buy your own Buddha?
No. Buddhists generally are not superstitious; so buying your own is perfectly OK.
Buddhism is not a religion rather it is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities.
Buddhism was founded in Northern India by the first known Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, in 6th century BC, after he attained enlightenment and assumed the title Lord Buddha (one who has awakened). Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development leading to Insight into the true nature of reality. Buddhist practices like meditation are means of changing yourself in order to develop the qualities of awareness, kindness, and wisdom.
What are the three major holidays celebrated in the religion Buddhism?
19 May 2008 Visakha Bucha Day / Visakha Puja / Buddha Day Also spelled Vesak, Wesak or Vaisakha and it is the name of this month in the Indian calendar. Celebration of Lord Buddhas birthday, enlightenment and death (attainment of Nirvana).
What part of the world did Judaism Christianity Islam Buddhism originate?
*Note that these are scholar estimates*
Judaism-500 BCE
Islam-610 CE
Christianity-33 CE
Buddhism-490-560 BCE
strictly speaking, there is none. The Buddha never concerned himself with answering the question of whether there is a God or Gods, since it was irrelevant to the question of how to free oneself from suffering and become enlightened. Certain sects of Buddhist believe that there are spirits that are powerful (like Mara, AKA Maya, known as the deceiver) , but we pray to no Gods. Our practice, as we call it, is to bring about a ultimate understanding of the world as it is, without preconception, so that we can be free of suffering (be happy) and help others obtain this state. If there is one truism, have many happy, smiling Buddhist monks do you see? Lots and lots thanks to the truths the Buddha has taught us.
